Waldwick June 5, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 5 Waldwick Pool users will have to get their food and drink from vending machines this summer. In the past, the refreshment stand was open during pool operating hours, and a concessioner provided hot Vending machines will provide refreshments at pool food, snacks and drinks. This year, however, A Savvy Affair II, which was awarded a two-year contract in April to run the stand, backed down at the last minute due to staffing problems. Wrocklage efforts recognized Waldwick honored James Wrocklage on Memorial Day with a special plaque for his unwavering commitment to making sure all those who sacrificed their lives fighting in this country’s wars “got their due,” said Mayor Tom Giordano. Wrocklage, who died on Feb. 8, made it his personal mission to uncover the names of soldiers and sailors who were missing from Bergen County war memorials. A collector of military paraphernalia, he was well known for his World War I Doughboy uniform, which he wore at Memorial Day parades and other commemorative events. The plaque honoring Wrocklage was installed in a stone in front of the public safety building. Shown at the tribute, are his mother, Josephine Wrocklege, his brother Richard, and a nephew, Paul. “There wasn’t enough time to get someone else. Most businesses that do that kind of work are already obligated, so in order to provide something, we decided to go with the vending machines,” explained Borough Administrator Gary Kratz. They are expected to be installed within the next two weeks, he said. The machines, three at first, but possibly four if volume demands, will be stocked with soft drinks, juice, water, snacks, ice cream and some candy. They will be installed on the concrete patio adjacent to the stand, with a fixed patio cover being installed for protection. Kratz said if the stand reopens in future years, the cover will benefit patrons waiting to get served at the stand. There will be no cost to the borough for the machines. The operator will install the machines, stock and service them, and the borough will receive a commission on sales. The pool opened as scheduled on Memorial Day weekend with plenty of users despite the 59-degree water temperature and even chillier air. Councilman Andrew Brennecke, the recreation liaison, reported that 1,250 badges had been sold up to that time, a large increase over the previous year. About a third of the badge holders are Midland Park residents.